Residents in the Deep South Rupununi are set to benefit from improved road connectivity. The sum of $208 million has been earmarked to upgrade the main access road linking Sand Creek to Rupunau in Region Nine. During an outreach in Sand Creek, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the announcement and highlighted the […]
The Ministry of Health has acquired two specialised maternal health boats to improve healthcare services for remote communities in Regions One and Eight. Funded by the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunisation (GAVI) through UNICEF, the boats cost approximately $9 million and were constructed by local contractors over two years. These modern vessels are equipped […]
– Loan would not have been approved if project was ‘unfeasible’ The United States Export-Import Bank of the United State (Exim Bank) has announced the approval of a US$526 million loan for Guyana, following an independent, technical and environmental feasibility study on the gas-to-energy project. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo […]
– 90 per cent of public sector already received cheques – Over 300,000 Guyanese registered for cash grant The government has made tremendous strides in the distribution of the one-off cash grant for persons, aged 18 and older. Its effectiveness has seen a great percentage of the population being able to uplift their cheques just […]
With over 200 megawatts of generation capacity, the Guyana Power and Light Inc. has ample power to meet national grid demands, preventing outages due to insufficient supply. This is according to the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who was at the time speaking at a press engagement at Freedom […]
Today at noon, His Excellency the President Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali received a telephone call from the President and Chair of the United States Export-Import (EXIM) Bank, Ms. Reta Jo Lewis. The EXIM Chair informed President Ali that the Board of EXIM has approved the loan for the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project valued at over $526 […]
Two Region Four families experienced a truly joyous Christmas, receiving the keys to brand-new homes through President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. Delise Blades of Cummings Lodge New Scheme, and Kirtimatie Ramraj of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, were the recipients of the life-changing gifts. For 43-year-old Blades, this home represents […]
The government is committed to building a more united and equitable Guyanese society. To achieve this, the administration focuses its policies on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations, ensuring a path towards equality and prosperity for all. This was underscored by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who was at the time addressing the Christmas Service […]
The Dharm Shala will continue to provide its compassionate services to the elderly, as another $1 million is being injected to further support its operations. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the pledge during a Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, where residents were treated to drinks, food and music. President Ali commended the Managing Head of […]
Rehabilitation of the Meadow Bank Wharf in Georgetown has surpassed 80 per cent completion, with additional works scheduled in the coming weeks. This update was provided by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during a site visit Tuesday morning to assess the progress of the project. “This was work committed and promised by His Excellency Dr […]